Viv Gordon - Artistic Director
I am a theatre maker, survivor activist & arts and mental health campaigner, and my work is a campaign to nurture voice, visibility and community for survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).
I am incredibly proud of the bold work we do - I am not interested in pity or being worthy or earnest. As Artistic Director, I aim to make punky, kick ass work that doesn’t pull its punches, that entertains, moves, changes hearts and minds and most importantly reduces isolation and shame within our community.
I campaign for access and inclusion in the arts for artists and audiences with mental health needs - I speak at conferences and events, as well as offer training and consultancy with individuals and organisations. Previously, I was an Agent for Change with Salisbury International Arts Festival (2017) and have led work with marginalised adults and families since 2003 as Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance.
I am a theatre maker, survivor activist & arts and mental health campaigner, and my work is a campaign to nurture voice, visibility and community for survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).
I am incredibly proud of the bold work we do - I am not interested in pity or being worthy or earnest. As Artistic Director, I aim to make punky, kick ass work that doesn’t pull its punches, that entertains, moves, changes hearts and minds and most importantly reduces isolation and shame within our community.
I campaign for access and inclusion in the arts for artists and audiences with mental health needs - I speak at conferences and events, as well as offer training and consultancy with individuals and organisations. Previously, I was an Agent for Change with Salisbury International Arts Festival (2017) and have led work with marginalised adults and families since 2003 as Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance.
Kate McStraw - Executive Producer
As Executive Producer for Viv Gordon Company (VGC), I am leading on our overall company strategy and development, helping to deliver our company vision and mission.
I am currently working on releasing the first Restless digital artwork She Walks with Viv and the creative team.
I’m a Creative Producer and Designer. I’ve worked in the cultural sector for over 10 years for a range of companies, creating theatre, dance, cabaret, spoken word, puppetry and circus. My experience and greatest passions lie within working with real life stories, artists and communities who are undervalued or under-represented, and often outside of traditional theatre spaces.
As Executive Producer for Viv Gordon Company (VGC), I am leading on our overall company strategy and development, helping to deliver our company vision and mission.
I am currently working on releasing the first Restless digital artwork She Walks with Viv and the creative team.
I’m a Creative Producer and Designer. I’ve worked in the cultural sector for over 10 years for a range of companies, creating theatre, dance, cabaret, spoken word, puppetry and circus. My experience and greatest passions lie within working with real life stories, artists and communities who are undervalued or under-represented, and often outside of traditional theatre spaces.
Emma Bryson - Company Campaigner
As Company Campaigner my role is to build a campaign around Restless that will reach as wide an audience as possible, and create a community where survivors of CSA and their allies can feel comfortable and confident talking about their shared experiences.
As a survivor of CSA myself I'm also an activist and campaigner around wider survivor experiences. I am passionate about raising awareness of how many of us there are, and how challenging it can be to live with our experiences in a society that discourages us from talking openly. I believe that giving survivors greater voice and visibility is key to bringing the subject into everyday conversation and allowing us to live without stigma or shame.
As Company Campaigner my role is to build a campaign around Restless that will reach as wide an audience as possible, and create a community where survivors of CSA and their allies can feel comfortable and confident talking about their shared experiences.
As a survivor of CSA myself I'm also an activist and campaigner around wider survivor experiences. I am passionate about raising awareness of how many of us there are, and how challenging it can be to live with our experiences in a society that discourages us from talking openly. I believe that giving survivors greater voice and visibility is key to bringing the subject into everyday conversation and allowing us to live without stigma or shame.